PHA Study
The PHA System is built on phytic acid — a naturally occurring antioxidant derived from brown rice. The clinical evidence below is drawn directly from CRC’s published data and the Phytic Treatment Concentrate clinical comparison.
Clinical Evidence
In clinical testing against 50% glycolic acid — the concentration used for professional deep peels — phytic acid achieved comparable skin resurfacing results at 15 minutes of contact time.
| Dimension | 50% Glycolic Acid Peel | Phytic Acid |
|---|---|---|
| Resurfacing efficacy | Gold standard | Clinically equivalent |
| Cytotoxicity | Damages living cells | None — cell proliferation confirmed (Ki-67) |
| Recovery time | Weeks of redness | Hours |
| Tyrosinase inhibition | No | Comparable to Kojic acid |
Study Details
| Patent | US Patent 8,460,687 B1. Same classification as Johnson & Johnson. |
| Certification | Oregon Tilth certified. FDA-registered drug-licensed manufacturing. |
| Source | Studies conducted at the Philippines Dermatologist Research and Testing Foundation. |
| Formulation | Dr. Volynsky + Dr. Libaridian. Forbes 2010 feature. |
